Crying Eagle Brewing Company - Lakefront - (Near Lake Charles, LA)

5 /5 Jesse Fezia: If youre ever in Lake Charles, this should be one of your food stops. I was escorted to the 2nd floor by elevator. The elevator took a little while to come down, but once we got up there and the elevator opened to that spacious patio and amazing view, I was in love. I had the I-10 Smash Burger with fries and the Crawfish Cornbread. The burger was pretty good, but nothing exceptional. I prefer a tad more seasoning. The fries were perfect. The highlight was the Crawfish Cornbread paired with that special butter (spicy). Whew!! Theyre in the form of hushpuppies. Theyre great by themselves, but that butter kicks things up a notch. I even dipped my fries in it. 11/10. Loved their music playlist! If youre not too full, take a stroll and take in the amazing views up close and personal. I cant wait to catch this same view at night.

2 /5 Bridget LeBleu: I’m not a picky eater and I love to try different things. It was our first time here and we were really excited to try this place out. Maybe we just had higher hope based off pictures we seen on FB. I’m not really sure but it definitely didn’t live up to the hype. I had the Thymekeeper cocktail….that was good. We ordered several starters and small plates. Flash fried oysters were deep fried with a thick batter and very crunchy. Almost like they were over cooked. The tuna nachos were one of the items we all thought was ok. The duck tortas….absolutely horrible! Chip was soggy from whatever green sauce they used to keep it on the plate. The meat was cold. Onions rings over cooked but nice flavor. Also cold though. Crawfish and pork rinds were okay; tad bit on the salty side. Had I not seen a crawfish tail in there I wouldn’t have known it had crawfish in it . Everyone raved over the Shrimp Toast online….it was mid as the kids would say these days but at least it was actually hot when it came out. Marinaded Crab Claws….these were cold but I assume they are suppose to be. These were rather tasty. Crab Cakes….they actually came out hot but maybe that was because he missed it when we placed the order. It was great quality. Probably the only thing worth reordering. Just a recap! Most of the food was cold. Chips were soggy. Duck was not good; out of the 4 of us no one ate it. Service was okay. Our server was really nice however it was a long dinner. Nearly two hours and over $300 spent. It wasn’t worth the price we paid. I will say that the atmosphere and presentation were nice and the only reason my score was what it was. Maybe….if there is a next time….we will try the hands.

5 /5 Laurel Gaebel: The food was good but I wouldn’t say it was worth the price necessarily. I had the short rib and a side of Mac and cheese and it was good, but I’ve had better for cheaper. But the service was wonderful. The host Kaitlyn was very sweet and smiling as soon as I walked in. Ryan was my waiter and he was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He recommended the brownie skillet for dessert and it was my favorite part.

5 /5 Brittany Kaaihue: Wow wow wow! This is their 2nd location that has been planned for awhile and well worth the wait. We’ve been to the OG location on University since we go to Louisiana and have loved their brews and food. This is a more elevated experience compared to the University location. Right off the water you get a more upscale vibe. Tasty cocktails and some different menu options from the OG. There is the main floor with a beautiful marble bar. Bartenders are super friendly and had recommendations for us. I had the Cubano and hubby ordered the Chargrilled Oysters. The Cuban was delicious and pressed to perfection. I will say it was not as greasy as I’m used to but that’s because they use duck instead of pulled pork. And his oysters were gone before I could look over and ask how they were. So clearly good. There is an upstairs bar as well with inside and outdoor seating. The indoor area has bar seating as well as tables. And outdoor has small tops, long tables and even chill gas fire seating for small groups. It’s a perfect view of the lake and a great place to hang with your party. With this being only the 2nd weekend officially open it was a tad busy so we just snuck up there to check it out but not stick around and take up any space.

5 /5 Fred L.: Crying eagle brewery really outdid themselves with this venue. Not only was the food delicious but the service was next level. The view was breathtaking. The appetizer was very fresh and light. You could tell that they actually took time in preparing each dish. I recommend the gumbo. It’s a dark roux with a lot of protein in it. I could see this as a good weekend, brunch spot or venue for birthdays and anniversaries. I definitely recommend the rooftop. It gives you a view of the city in all it’s glory. 10/10, definitely coming back.